Five must have sneakers!

Five must have sneakers

Each year you gain more knowledge and with that knowledge comes responsibility. We know that as you stay locked to our blog you realize your kick game and wardrobe gets more and more complex like the magazine. To help aid you in the struggle of having everything you need we decided to put together a guide of must-have shoes for your sneaker closet so you are laced proper for all types of scenarios

The Game Changer

No one's had an impact on the sneaker game quite like Michael Jordan (and Tinker Hatfield). The black/cement Air Jordan III could be considered the greatest Js of all time, you can rock them with virtually anything from khakis, camo shorts, even a suit if you are willing to risk it. No sneaker has ever looked better with jeans and a hoodie. Tinker's elephant-print trimmed mid-cut design helped keep Mike with Nike and did for sneaker design what the '57 Chevy did for cars. That said, it wasn't the only J that flipped the script.

Future Classics

While it's nice to stock up on kicks that are already considered classics, it's also healthy to pick up some current models that have staying power. Look back to what worked in the past, and lay that equation onto what's on shelves now. What are designers turning out that will have kids lining up to cop retros of 30 years down the road? Hard to say, but the Nike Free Run+ 2 should damn well be one. And it's not alone.

Respect The Originators

You don't have to hail from the left coast and rock Dickies to need a reason to rock vulcanized canvas. The Converse All Star belongs in every closet and even multi-millionares keep them on their feet. The low low price tag make them virtually impossible to pass on and the black and white colorways have been a staple in this country for almost 100 years

Skate Essentials

It's not just Weezy, everyone's got skate shoes in their arsenal these days. And whether they're a basic OG like the Vans Era or some modern joints like the Supra Skytop II, there's something for everyone

whetheryou own a board or not. 

Born In the USA

No way you could just name one New Balance that is a must-have for the sneaker rotation, although the classic "steel grey" 1300 is a good a place as any to start. The brand takes style and comfort to another level and, their "Made in USA" line should be a necessity to the American wardrobe — and any collector's racks. If the 1300 isn't your style (who ARE you?), there are always the custom options of the 574 or 993, or other USA-made classics like the 990 or 998